Twentynine Palms · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Twentynine Palms?
In Twentynine Palms, a bed and breakfast is needs a permit in 5 (RL-1, RL-2.5, RL-5, RM and CT) and not allowed in 3 (Twentynine Palms use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RL-1, RL-2.5, RL-5, RM and CT
- Not allowed: CO, CG and CN
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Twentynine Palms Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a bed and breakfast can go
Twentynine Palms's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inns/lodges”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RL-1 Rural Living | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.08.030 |
| RL-2.5 Rural Living | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.08.030 |
| RL-5 Rural Living | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.08.030 |
| RM Multi-Family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.12.030 |
| CT | Needs an administrative use permit | § 19.16.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Bed and breakfast home': AUP in RL-1/2.5/5, CUP in RM. 'Host home': AUP in RL and RM. Standards Chapter 19.106.
- Not covered here: Blank cells (e.g. F column in S8, a few CG blanks in S5) are not defined by the code legend and were left out.; S5 notes 1 and 2 are not in the packet text (notes start at 3); note 1 is cited on CT child care.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Twentynine Palms
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RL-1 zone in Twentynine Palms?
Only with a conditional use permit. Twentynine Palms's use table lists it that way in RL-1 (Rural Living) (§ 19.08.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the CO zone in Twentynine Palms?
No. Twentynine Palms's use table does not allow it in CO (§ 19.16.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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